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AF55 CFY

2006 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,974 mi
Last recorded44,974 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 CFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,970 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,802 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 30,882 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 255,535 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AF55 CFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 CFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF55 CFY registered?

AF55 CFY is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF55 CFY safe to buy?

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